Boeing is to begin a six month international tour to promote the 787 Dreamliner. The tour is expected to make a stop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia between the 11th and 16th of December.
Ethiopian Airlines purchased 10 of the Boeing Dreamliner aircraft in 2005 and expects to take charge of two next year.
The Dream Tour aircraft has been specially fitted to highlight the capabilities of the aircraft and cabin features.
The test airplane for the tour is a show piece according to Scott Fancher Vice President and General Manager of the 787 program.It is to be remembered that Ethiopian Airlines will become an official member of Star Alliance in a ceremony to be held next month. It is expected that CEOs of the 27 members of Star Airlines and other aviation dignitaries will attend the ceremony.
Ethiopian Airlines is trying to select a day that will enable all CEO’s to attend the ceremony according to Wegayehu Terefe Public Relations Manager of Ethiopian Airlines.
The Airlines aims to mark the event with a lavish ceremony as it is a significant milestone in its efforts to become a world class airline said Wegayehu.
Star Alliance approved the membership application of Ethiopian Airlines in September of this year, making it the 28th member of the alliance.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency
